Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program dead at 37

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 1,163

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant program, established in 1989 to help Wisconsin obtain and maintain its natural areas expired Tuesday. Cause of death, according to advocates, was legislative obstinance.

Initially created through a bipartisan piece of legislation, the program has helped local governments build boat launches, playgrounds, bike paths and hiking trails in every corner of the state; helped land trusts and non-profits obtain and conserve thousands of acres of forest land and helped the …

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